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    m1330 power cord

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by crazyfoolmurdock, Oct 15, 2008.

  1. crazyfoolmurdock

    crazyfoolmurdock Newbie

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    Hi Guys,

    I've become a recent owner of the xps m1330 and was wondering if it was normal for the actual power cord to slide in and out of the m1330 with little resistance (ie the power cord can come out of the m1330 easily)

    I ask this as my only other notebook was the toshiba m70-144 in which the power cord would "click" into place and feels a lot better in this respect. I am always worried that if i moved the m1330 the power cord will fall out and i will lose power.
     
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  2. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    I like the power adapters loose.. That way, there is lesser chance of the notebook falling if the power cable is snagged by something..

    And pretty much all dells I have seen are this way.. nothing locks in place..
     
    sesshomaru, Oct 15, 2008
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  3. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    +1 Yep... ^^^
     
    fonduekid, Oct 15, 2008
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  4. crazyfoolmurdock

    crazyfoolmurdock Newbie

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    ok, cool. I was just asking in case it was a build flaw. But, yes the particular scenario you mentioned makes sense.
     
    crazyfoolmurdock, Oct 15, 2008
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  5. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    I have 2 of them and they both seem loose a bit.
     
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  6. Waltz

    Waltz Notebook Consultant

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    Mine was really loose, it would actually fall out. I had to put something under it to keep it in place. I called Dell, they sent me a new charger and it was a lot better. It doesn't 'click' into place, but it is very snug.
     
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  7. billy_b0b

    billy_b0b Notebook Consultant

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    mine is snug on my 1330. doesn't fall out by itself but goes in and out with little resistance
     
    billy_b0b, Oct 15, 2008
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